The Council, which met under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai at the Bhaderwah campus, also endorsed the adoption of the National Credit Framework (NCrF) along with its Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for effective implementation at the University of Jammu.
During the exhaustive deliberations, the Council covered a wide range of academic and research matters, inter alia, approving existing guidelines and statutes related to several academic programmes in accordance with the latest applicable UGC Guidelines.
The MA History programme, along with certificate courses in Basic Accounting, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and filing of Income Tax Returns through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode, were also endorsed under the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).
Calling the event a significant step in institutional outreach, Prof Umesh Rai emphasised the need to empower off-site campuses and bring core academic discussions closer to students, faculty and civil society in remote regions. Referring to the University’s progress since the last Academic Council meeting, the Vice-Chancellor spoke about the university’s advancements in academics, research, infrastructure, student engagement, digital transformation and national-level recognition.
